US EditionRwanda’s army and its rebel group ally have killed dozens and abducted thousands, Congo says
- Officials in Congo have blamed the Rwandan military and the M23 rebels it supports for perpetrating numerous killings and abducting thousands of people in the eastern part of the country between May 10 and 13, 2025.
- The allegations come amid intensified conflict that intensified early this year, marked by the Rwanda-supported M23 rebels capturing important cities such as Goma in January and Bukavu in February in the conflict-ridden eastern region.
- The conflict has displaced over 7 million people, killed around 3,000, and involves tens of thousands of troops, with U.N. Experts reporting about 4,000 Rwandan soldiers backing M23.
- The Congolese Interior Ministry reported that between May 10 and 13, over 100 people were killed, thousands of males—including boys—were kidnapped and forced onto vehicles, and numerous instances of executions, sexual violence, torture, and theft occurred.
- The allegations contribute to ongoing tensions despite a recent agreement involving Congo, M23, the U.N., and the ICRC to reduce conflict risks and assist displaced personnel.
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Rwanda’s Army and its rebel group ally have killed dozens and abducted thousands, Congo says
The alleged crimes were committed between May 10 and 13 against civilians accused by the rebels of belonging to the Congolese army and its allied militias, Congo's Interior Ministry said in a statement
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Rwanda's army and its rebel group ally have killed dozens and abducted thousands, Congo says
Congolese authorities have accused Rwanda’s army and the M23 rebel group it backs of killing dozens and kidnapping thousands in the war-torn country’s east.
DR Congo govt accuses Rwanda and M23 rebels of mass killings, abductions and war crimes in eastern region - The Zambian Observer
Congolese officials have leveled serious accusations against Rwanda’s military and the M23 rebel faction it allegedly supports, claiming they are responsible for a wave of atrocities in the conflict-ravaged eastern region of the country. According to a statement issued by Congo’s interior ministry on Wednesday, the alleged abuses took place between May 10 and 13 […] The post DR Congo govt accuses Rwanda and M23 rebels of mass killings, abduction…
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