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world18 days ago•3 min saved

DR Congo seeks ICJ verdict on Rwanda over decades of conflict and rebel backing

DR Congo has filed a case with the International Court of Justice accusing Rwanda of breaching multiple treaties by backing armed groups and carrying out unlawful military operations on Congolese soil since the 1994 genocide, and it seeks orders to stop the alleged crimes plus reparations for victims; the ICJ will review the claims, continuing a long-running dispute that has seen prior cases dismissed or dropped and ongoing tensions linked to eastern DR Congo’s M23 rebels and other armed groups.

via BBC|

#drc #fdlr #icj

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

Border Tensions Escalate: Congo Accuses Rwandan Forces of Attacks and EU Lists Human Rights Violators

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwandan forces of crossing the border and attacking its frontier security forces, escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries. The Rwandan army denies the accusation and suggests it could be a pretext for a planned attack on Rwandan territory. The conflict stems from a dispute over the M23 rebel group, which Congo accuses Rwanda of backing, while Rwanda accuses Congo of supporting the FDLR rebel group. The United Nations has evidence of Rwandan troops fighting alongside the M23 and Congolese soldiers supporting the FDLR.

via Reuters|

#border-conflict #congo #fdlr