Congo Nobel laureate Denis Mukwege has called for United Nations sanctions against Rwanda for its alleged support of the M23 rebel movement in eastern Congo, whose resurgence this year has led to. | December 13, 2022
The Democratic Republic of the Congo claims Rwanda is working on a propaganda and disinformation project using journalists under the protection of the M23 rebels. The DRC says journalists 'under the pay and influence of Rwanda' are operating in eastern DRC.
"I pay tribute to our armed forces who, while remaining attentive to the diplomatic efforts that our openness to the world and our international commitments oblige us to make, are defending the country. They are determined to pursue the enemy to the very end." Félix Tshisekedi, DRC President
PARIS (Reuters) - Congo Nobel laureate Denis Mukwege has called for United Nations sanctions against Rwanda for its alleged support of the M23 rebel movement in eastern Congo, whose resurgence this year has led to bloody clashes and displaced hundreds of thousands.