Friday, November 23, 2012

A Good Explanation On Why The M23 Rebels In DR Congo Are Winning



Rebels Run Riot Over Chunk Of Africa -- The Australian/AFP

HOW could a rebel band that started with just a few hundred men take over a huge chunk of Africa's biggest country, set presidents against each other and leave the UN reeling?

Easily when it is the Democratic Republic of Congo, say analysts and diplomats, who blame a corrupt and disappearing army, alleged meddling by neighbouring Rwanda and a UN force with its wrists tied.

In just one week, M23 rebels have taken over most of DR Congo's North Kivu province, an area twice the size of Belgium and rich in diamonds, precious metals and minerals.

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My Comment: The best explanation that I have read so far on why the M23 rebels are winning the war in DR Congo.

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