Thursday, October 18, 2012

U.N. Report: Rwanda And Uganda Are Arming The Rebels In Congo


Rwandan Minister Commands Congo Rebels, Says UN Report -- The Guardian

Report says Rwanda sends direct orders – as well as arms – to M23 insurgents in east of Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rwanda's defence minister is commanding M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a UN report that also accuses Rwanda and Uganda of arming the group and sending troops to help it launch a deadly attack on UN peacekeepers.

The UN security council's group of experts say in a confidential report that Rwanda and Uganda – despite their strong denials – continue to support M23 rebels in their six-month fight against Congolese government troops in North Kivu province.

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More News On The UN Report That Rwanda And Uganda Support Congo's Rebel Movements

DRC Demands Uganda Explain Role in N. Kivu -- Voice of America
Congo demands sanctions on Rwanda, Uganda over rebels -- Reuters
Rwanda 'guiding rebels in Congo' according to UN report -- The Australian
Exclusive: Mineral traders in Rwanda helping fund Congo rebels - U.N. panel -- Reuters
UN experts say Rwanda and Uganda backing DR Congo -- AFP
Rwanda commands M23 rebels in neighboring Congo, UN says
-- Global Post
Rwanda and Uganda supplying Congo rebels with weapons, says UN -- The Telegraph
Rwanda wins UN Security Council seat amid Congo arms claims
-- The Telegraph
Rwanda joins UN security council despite damning Congo report -- The Guardian
Rwanda elected to UN Security Council amid investigation of its role in Congo rebellion -- Washington Post/AP
Rwanda wins Security Council seat as new report blasts support for Congo mutineers -- Foreign Policy
Fuelling the DR Congo conflict -- Al Jazeera
Insight: Ethnic, economic interests entangle Rwanda in Congo -- Reuters

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