US EditionSouthern Africa: SADC Makes 'Bold Decision' to Withdraw Troops From DR Congo As Tensions Intensify
- In December 2023, SAMIDRC troops from South Africa, Tanzania, and Malawi were deployed in eastern DR Congo to support the Congolese army against AFC/M23 rebels, who now control major cities like Goma and Bukavu.
- The deployment aimed to shore up the Congolese army in its fight against the AFC/M23 rebels.
- On March 13, a virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, chaired by Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnanagagwa, directed a phased withdrawal of SAMIDRC troops after receiving updates on the security situation and considering a report from the Extraordinary SADC Organ Troika Summit held on March 6.
- The decision to withdraw was influenced by the Troika's assessment that the SADC troops' position was unattainable and the coalition had failed to ward off the advancement of AFC/M23 rebels, with some reports indicating the troops were confined to their bases, surrounded by M23 rebels in Sake and Goma.
- The SADC summit reiterated the need for a political and diplomatic solution involving all parties to restore peace and security in DR Congo, merging the Luanda and Nairobi processes and including more facilitators to enhance peace-building efforts.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
14 Articles
14 Articles
All
Left
2
Center
2
Right
Coverage Details
Total News Sources14
Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left, 50% Center
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 50%
C 50%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
