E-IR: "Opinion – Rwandan Support for M23 Rebels Cannot Continue"

 

"Rwandan Support for M23 Rebels Cannot Continue"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Opinion

E-International Relations

10 January 2023

Originally published: https://www.e-ir.info/2023/01/10/opinion-rwandan-support-for-m23-rebels-cannot-continue/

The rebel March 23 Movement (M23) continues its operations in the Eastern areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Fighting is reportedly occurring in North Kivu province, not far from the regional capital of Goma. A  cease-fire negotiated in November is on shaky grounds, and it is unclear if the DRC military and its regional supporters can defeat M23. Moreover, calls for the Rwandan government to stop supporting M23 are also proving ineffective. This support includes providing weapons, ammunition, uniforms, and evidence that the Rwandan Army has “engaged in military operations” against the DRC military to support M23. Given this reality, it is time to discuss framing Rwandan President Paul Kagame as being a regional disruptor more than a stabilizer.

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Miltant Wire: Alleged Links Between Rwanda and DRC Militant Group: Who Dictates the Next Steps?

 

 

"Alleged Links Between Rwanda and DRC Militant Group: Who Dictates the Next Steps"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Militant Wire

 6 December, 2022

Originally published: https://www.militantwire.com/p/alleged-links-between-rwanda-and

The conflict in the Eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has entered a new phase as negotiations in Kenya resulted in a cease-fire in late November. However, the longevity of this peace is likely dependent on decisions made in neighboring Rwanda. Moreover, it appears that international support for Rwanda’s longstanding Kagame regime may be waning as a result of its alleged actions as a critical actor in this conflict.

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