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DRC PM Demands Withdrawal of 'Rwandan Troops' Amidst Escalating Conflict

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DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa demanded the withdrawal of Rwandan troops, emphasizing the country's sovereignty amidst escalating conflict.Rwanda denies military support for M23, but a UN report alleges Rwanda has 4,000 troops in eastern DRC and exercises "de facto" control over the group. Conversely, Rwanda accuses the DRC of supporting the FDLR, linked to the Rwandan genocide.Amidst the crisis, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged dialogue, warning of a regional war. President Tshisekedi, refusing to negotiate with M23, skipped the AU Summit.

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DRC PM Demands Withdrawal of 'Rwandan Troops' Amidst Escalating Conflict

15:54 16.02.2025 (Updated: 18:04 17.02.2025)

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Earlier, on Friday, M23 rebels entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa demanded the withdrawal of Rwandan troops, emphasizing the country's sovereignty amidst escalating conflict.

"We are an independent country, and we must protect the integrity of our territory," he told Western media.

Rwanda denies military support for M23, but a UN report alleges Rwanda has 4,000 troops in eastern DRC and exercises "de facto" control over the group. Conversely, Rwanda accuses the DRC of supporting the FDLR, linked to the Rwandan genocide.

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Amidst the crisis, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged dialogue, warning of a regional war. President Tshisekedi, refusing to negotiate with M23, skipped the AU Summit.