Good People!
M23 says
they have political problem with Kabila and that is what they want to solve
through political dialogue. What is this
political negotiation? The Congo
Government to give Rwandese Tutsi M23 Land of Goma with Kivu and not Congo
people?? Does this make sense??? I don’t get it. Are the M23 aware since it was formed in
March 2009 it has killed many millions of Congolese and raped many of the Congo
children and women in their frequent attacks and invasion of Congo going for
Goma and Kivu. Why did M23 kill and
raped innocent Congo people and settled
on the Congo land illegally forming their own government of Tutsi inside
Congo? Is this not interfering with an
independent sovereignty of the Congo people with undermining the Congo’s
democratic rights??? How can M23 talk
about demanding to negotiate on political grounds with characters that are sly
like snake, who attack and kill when you least expect and not valuing
Congo-mens’ good Samaritan when they needed a place for REFUGE when the Tutsi
and Hutus were killing themselves in Rwanda.
Now that they are demanding Congo land by force, did they request the
Congo people through policy enactment in legal process to grant them permission
to own land in Congo …….. and how did they resolve to terrorize Congo and kill
their people with stealing their land illegally and destroying Congolese
livelihood and survival??? Do they have a case to be enjoined with Bosco at the
ICC Hague? What type of reasoning is
this by the M23 aided with Kagame and Museveni that make no
sense???
My question
therefore is simple, what is the Rwandese of Tutsi Clan with M23 people doing in
Congo now that Rwanda is calm and stable???
Is it not time for them to go back to Rwanda peacefully and leave Congo
people to organize their democratic engagement to improve their economy at
peace?? How many people have M23 killed
in Congo since their renewed attacks in March 2009 and how many Congo Military
have killed Rwandese in Rwanda or in Uganda???
Is there fairness on the side of M23 in their illegal occupation of
Congo-land??? How come all the Rebel
Leaders of Tutsi led are either living in Rwanda or in Uganda and not in Congo
with M23? What does this explain??? M23 is practicing genocide on Congo people
inside Congo……….Is this the right thing to do???
The Tutsi’s
M23 Rebel groups mission on Congo was found wanting by the International
Criminal Court against the M23 warlord Thomas Lubanga, who was found guilty of
conscripting and using child soldiers along with M23’s founder leader Bosco Ntaganda, who is a co-accused with
Thomas Lubanga and who now faces an ICC
charges.
Judy
Miriga
Diaspora Spokesperson
Executive Director
Confederation Council Foundation for Africa Inc.,
USA
http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com
Diaspora Spokesperson
Executive Director
Confederation Council Foundation for Africa Inc.,
USA
http://socioeconomicforum50.blogspot.com
Rebel fighters capture key city in Democratic Republic of Congo
Published on Nov 20, 2012
United Nations peacekeepers stood by as troops from the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group marched unopposed into Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Small arms fire was heard soon after daybreak north of Goma, but that fighting ended swiftly and within four hours the M23 forces swept into the city unopposed.
The rebels, who Congo's neighbour Rwanda has been forced to deny it is supporting, appear to have no clear aim now that they have control of Goma. It is expected they will demand significant concessions from the government before they agree to withdraw.
There were fears that now that the city has fallen, rebel soldiers, who have spent months in eastern Congo's wild hinterland, will go on a rampage of looting and rape, particularly if the UN continues to appear ineffective. So far, however, they have been well-disciplined.
"They marched right past my house, they were in smart uniforms and looked disciplined, but we know that they can start stealing or getting drunk and then we don't know who
Small arms fire was heard soon after daybreak north of Goma, but that fighting ended swiftly and within four hours the M23 forces swept into the city unopposed.
The rebels, who Congo's neighbour Rwanda has been forced to deny it is supporting, appear to have no clear aim now that they have control of Goma. It is expected they will demand significant concessions from the government before they agree to withdraw.
There were fears that now that the city has fallen, rebel soldiers, who have spent months in eastern Congo's wild hinterland, will go on a rampage of looting and rape, particularly if the UN continues to appear ineffective. So far, however, they have been well-disciplined.
"They marched right past my house, they were in smart uniforms and looked disciplined, but we know that they can start stealing or getting drunk and then we don't know who
DR Congo says Rwanda forces back rebels
PHOTO | PHIL
MOORE Congolese Army soldiers man a foward position in Kanyarucinya, some 12 kms
from Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on July 16, 2013.
AFP
By AFP
Posted Tuesday, July 16 2013 at 21:20
Posted Tuesday, July 16 2013 at 21:20
In Summary
- The M23 rebels launched a new assault outside the North Kivu provincial capital on Sunday and new battles were reported Tuesday
UNITED NATIONS
The Democratic
Republic of Congo government has accused Rwandan forces of joining a new rebel
advance in the east of the strife-torn country, in a letter made public
Tuesday.
The letter sent by
the DR Congo's UN ambassador to the UN Security Council said that "specialized
units coming from Rwanda" were supporting M23 rebels battling government forces
outside the key city of Goma.
The letter was part
of renewed tensions between the neighbours. Rwanda on Monday accused DR Congo
and UN forces of shelling two Rwandan border villages.
The M23 rebels
launched a new assault outside the North Kivu provincial capital on Sunday and
new battles were reported Tuesday.
The DR Congo government says
at least 130 people, including 10 soldiers, have been killed in the
fighting.
The DR Congo
ambassador, Ignace Gatamavita, said there had been "bloody battles" started by
the M23 with the Rwandan units against the DR Congo army, the FARDC.
"The M23 rebels and
their Rwandan allies attacked, in the early hours of Sunday morning, the
positions of the FARDC who had to defend themselves to push back the
enemy."
Gatamavita said "this
act of provocation" was a breach of a peace and security accord signed by
several African countries, including Rwanda, in February.
The accord, under
which leaders vowed not to intervene in the affairs of their neighbours, was
aimed at ending conflict in eastern DR Congo.
The M23, which UN experts have said receive backing from Rwanda and Uganda,
launched an uprising against the DR Congo government last year.
Rwandan diplomats made
no immediate comment on the letter.
Rwanda Army Warns DRC
RDF Military Spokesperson, Brig. Gen.
Joseph Nzabamwita
By
By
By Giles Muhame / chimpreports.com
Rwanda Defence Forces
(RDF) has warned the country will not allow future bombings of its territory
from the Democratic Republic of Congo
“Rwandans should know
first of all that those issues are being discussed in diplomatic circles, but if
they persist, the Rwandan Army will protect its sovereignty,” said Rwanda
Defence Forces (RDF) spokesperson, Brigadier General Joseph Nzabamwita on
Thursday evening.
“All these are FARDC’s
acts of provocations. They have to stop or we will act in defense of our
sovereignty and the safety of our people,” he added.
“There was no fighting near the border so these bombings from areas controlled by FARDC were aimed at provoking us to retaliate. They have to stop.”
Nzabamwita made the remarks during the tour of areas in Busasama Sector, Rubavu District that were bombed by militants in the area under the control of DRC troops – FARDC and UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO on July 15.
Defence Attachés from France, Belgium, US and Tanzania Embassies and one diplomat from the German Embassy accredited in Kigali and journalists were taken to a tour of the bombed sites.
“Further facts prove that the two bombs were shelled on Rwanda territory from BM 21 located at Carriere, in Mugunga 12 kms from Goma,” Nzabamwita said.
“The BM 21 is manned by gunners of 41 Commando Bn of Col Didier, Commando Bde commanded by Col Mamadou Ndala. The Commando Bde is collocated with MONUSCO.”
Nzabamwita further noted: “It should be recalled that in November 2012, FARDC fired on Rwanda territory 15 bombs killing innocent civilians and MONUSCO was silent and defending them even when DRC apologized for firing at Rubavu, saying it was undisciplined officers that fired without orders.”
Tensions hit peak levels on Wednesday after MONUSCO “rejected allegations of ‘deliberate bombings’ of Rwanda territory that would have originated from DRC.”
“There was no fighting near the border so these bombings from areas controlled by FARDC were aimed at provoking us to retaliate. They have to stop.”
Nzabamwita made the remarks during the tour of areas in Busasama Sector, Rubavu District that were bombed by militants in the area under the control of DRC troops – FARDC and UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO on July 15.
Defence Attachés from France, Belgium, US and Tanzania Embassies and one diplomat from the German Embassy accredited in Kigali and journalists were taken to a tour of the bombed sites.
“Further facts prove that the two bombs were shelled on Rwanda territory from BM 21 located at Carriere, in Mugunga 12 kms from Goma,” Nzabamwita said.
“The BM 21 is manned by gunners of 41 Commando Bn of Col Didier, Commando Bde commanded by Col Mamadou Ndala. The Commando Bde is collocated with MONUSCO.”
Nzabamwita further noted: “It should be recalled that in November 2012, FARDC fired on Rwanda territory 15 bombs killing innocent civilians and MONUSCO was silent and defending them even when DRC apologized for firing at Rubavu, saying it was undisciplined officers that fired without orders.”
Tensions hit peak levels on Wednesday after MONUSCO “rejected allegations of ‘deliberate bombings’ of Rwanda territory that would have originated from DRC.”
Rwanda revealed photos
of shells following the bombings, before warning the peacekeeping mission that
its actions are fueling tensions in the region.
“The gratuitous denial by MONUSCO, without prior investigations constitutes a dangerous pattern. This is not the first time MONUSCO is denying verifiable attacks on Rwanda territory,” said Rwanda in a statement issued Wednesday evening.
The bombing was verified by Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM)
“It is a fact that MONUSCO deploys in Goma areas where the bombs came from. MONUSCO is collocated with FARDC,” the statement added.
Rwanda’s relations with DRC have lately been deteriorating over the armed insurgency in the eastern part of the war-torn country. There are counter accusations between the two countries of backing each other’s rebel groups.
“The gratuitous denial by MONUSCO, without prior investigations constitutes a dangerous pattern. This is not the first time MONUSCO is denying verifiable attacks on Rwanda territory,” said Rwanda in a statement issued Wednesday evening.
The bombing was verified by Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM)
“It is a fact that MONUSCO deploys in Goma areas where the bombs came from. MONUSCO is collocated with FARDC,” the statement added.
Rwanda’s relations with DRC have lately been deteriorating over the armed insurgency in the eastern part of the war-torn country. There are counter accusations between the two countries of backing each other’s rebel groups.
Analysis
Observers argue that by providing sanctuary and logistics to FDLR, a Rwandan militia that draws its militants and leaders from perpetrators of the Rwanda genocide in which one million people were slaughtered in 1994; Kinshasha is not only stoking tensions but also cultivating a ground for a regional war.
Several UN reports have accused DRC of conniving with FDLR to carry out attacks inside Rwanda, allegations the international body corroborated with unquestionable evidence.
Rwanda denies backing M23 as alleged by UN, saying a war across its border is more of harm than good since it affects its tourism potential. There is general consensus among observers that DRC can only be stable if it extended state authority to the entire country.
The operations of FDLR and Uganda rebel group ADF in Congo have since been described by President Yoweri Museveni as a “terrorism conservation project.” Speaking at a press conference in June, US President Barrack Obama said DRC leader Joseph Kabila should “do more” on extending state authority to eastern Congo considering that the conflict over mineral resources has cost hundreds of lives and pushed thousands of refugees into deplorable conditions in refugee camps in neighbouring countries of Rwanda and Uganda.
“President Kabila inside of Congo has to do more and better when it comes to dealing with the DRC’s capacity on security issues and delivery of services,” said Obama. “And that’s very important, because if there’s a continuing vacuum there, then that vacuum sometimes gets filled by actors that don’t have the best interests of Congo at heart,” he added.
Observers argue that by providing sanctuary and logistics to FDLR, a Rwandan militia that draws its militants and leaders from perpetrators of the Rwanda genocide in which one million people were slaughtered in 1994; Kinshasha is not only stoking tensions but also cultivating a ground for a regional war.
Several UN reports have accused DRC of conniving with FDLR to carry out attacks inside Rwanda, allegations the international body corroborated with unquestionable evidence.
Rwanda denies backing M23 as alleged by UN, saying a war across its border is more of harm than good since it affects its tourism potential. There is general consensus among observers that DRC can only be stable if it extended state authority to the entire country.
The operations of FDLR and Uganda rebel group ADF in Congo have since been described by President Yoweri Museveni as a “terrorism conservation project.” Speaking at a press conference in June, US President Barrack Obama said DRC leader Joseph Kabila should “do more” on extending state authority to eastern Congo considering that the conflict over mineral resources has cost hundreds of lives and pushed thousands of refugees into deplorable conditions in refugee camps in neighbouring countries of Rwanda and Uganda.
“President Kabila inside of Congo has to do more and better when it comes to dealing with the DRC’s capacity on security issues and delivery of services,” said Obama. “And that’s very important, because if there’s a continuing vacuum there, then that vacuum sometimes gets filled by actors that don’t have the best interests of Congo at heart,” he added.
explaining how bombs from Congo landed
in Rwanda
French and Belgium Military Attaches inspect
the scene of the bombings
US Legislators Seek Action on Rwanda for Supporting of DR Congo Rebels
December 11, 2012
CAPITOL HILL — A number of U.S. lawmakers are calling on the Obama administration to take tougher action on Rwanda for supporting the M23 rebels who are terrorizing civilians in the eastern Congo. The Africa, Global Health and Human Rights Subcommittee held a hearing on the eastern Congo crisis Tuesday.
U.S. Ambassador Johnnie Carson, Assistant Secretary, the Bureau of African Affairs at the State Department, testified about how serious the situation is for residents of eastern Congo since M23 rebels rebelled against the government and took control of the eastern region in April.
"The security and humanitarian situation in the Congo is the most volatile in Africa today," Carson said.
Carson said five million people have died in inter-ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1997. Carson said there is a credible body of evidence from the United Nations and other sources that the Rwandan government is aiding the M23 rebels, and called on Rwanda to cease any such support.
Subcommittee chairman Chris Smith, a Republican from New Jersey, said successive U.S. administrations have neglected to take a tough stand on Rwanda, due to U.S. regret about not stopping the genocide there in 1994.
"We must overcome our regret over what happened 18 years ago. As an NGO letter to President Obama points out, the United States is not out of step with our European allies, who have cut aid to Rwanda because of their interference in the DRC," Smith said.
His Republican colleague, Congressman Tom Marino of Pennsylvania, was even more forceful in his criticism, asking Carson how long the Obama administration was going to try to negotiate with the leaders of Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda while civilians continue to be killed.
"How many people have to die before you stop the negotiations and get serious about this?," Marino said.
Carson said that the U.S. government has to be patient and to continue to press the involved governments to see reason and to put an end to the violence. He stressed that the United States has taken action.
"We cut off our foreign military financing to the Rwandan government, one of the first such public acts by any government," Carsons said.
Analysts say they fear it will be hard to get a peace deal in talks scheduled between Congolese President Joseph Kabila and the M23 rebels, and that more civilians will die or be displaced.
U.S. Ambassador Johnnie Carson, Assistant Secretary, the Bureau of African Affairs at the State Department, testified about how serious the situation is for residents of eastern Congo since M23 rebels rebelled against the government and took control of the eastern region in April.
"The security and humanitarian situation in the Congo is the most volatile in Africa today," Carson said.
Carson said five million people have died in inter-ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1997. Carson said there is a credible body of evidence from the United Nations and other sources that the Rwandan government is aiding the M23 rebels, and called on Rwanda to cease any such support.
Subcommittee chairman Chris Smith, a Republican from New Jersey, said successive U.S. administrations have neglected to take a tough stand on Rwanda, due to U.S. regret about not stopping the genocide there in 1994.
"We must overcome our regret over what happened 18 years ago. As an NGO letter to President Obama points out, the United States is not out of step with our European allies, who have cut aid to Rwanda because of their interference in the DRC," Smith said.
His Republican colleague, Congressman Tom Marino of Pennsylvania, was even more forceful in his criticism, asking Carson how long the Obama administration was going to try to negotiate with the leaders of Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda while civilians continue to be killed.
"How many people have to die before you stop the negotiations and get serious about this?," Marino said.
Carson said that the U.S. government has to be patient and to continue to press the involved governments to see reason and to put an end to the violence. He stressed that the United States has taken action.
"We cut off our foreign military financing to the Rwandan government, one of the first such public acts by any government," Carsons said.
Analysts say they fear it will be hard to get a peace deal in talks scheduled between Congolese President Joseph Kabila and the M23 rebels, and that more civilians will die or be displaced.
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