All violence needs to be directed at US, UK, French in Congo.
Why? The violence should be directed to Rwanda.
Why Does Rwanda Support the M23 Rebels?
Rwanda’s support for the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is driven by a combination of security concerns, economic interests, and regional power dynamics. Below are the key reasons:
1. Security Concerns & the FDLR Threat
- The Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) is a Rwandan Hutu rebel group based in eastern DRC.
- Some FDLR members are former génocidaires (Hutu extremists) responsible for the 1994 Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsi.
- Rwanda views the FDLR as a direct threat to its national security and has repeatedly called on the Congolese government to disarm or eliminate them.
- The DRC has failed to fully eliminate the FDLR, pushing Rwanda to support groups like M23, which opposes the FDLR.
2. Ethnic & Political Ties to the M23
- The M23 (March 23 Movement) is primarily made up of Congolese Tutsis, the same ethnic group as Rwanda’s ruling elite (led by President Paul Kagame).
- M23’s leaders, including Sultani Makenga, have strong ties to Rwanda’s military.
- Rwanda claims to be protecting the Tutsi population in eastern DRC from persecution by the Congolese government and Hutu militias.
3. Economic Interests in DRC’s Mineral Wealth
- Eastern DRC is rich in coltan, gold, tin, and other valuable minerals.
- Rwanda has been accused of smuggling Congolese minerals through rebel groups like M23.
- Reports from the UN and NGOs suggest that minerals illegally mined in DRC often end up exported as Rwandan products, boosting Rwanda’s economy.
4. Weak Congolese Government & Strategic Influence
- The Congolese army (FARDC) is weak and disorganized, allowing armed groups to operate freely.
- Rwanda uses the M23 as a proxy force to exert influence over eastern DRC, preventing Kinshasa from strengthening control over the region.
- This allows Rwanda to maintain strategic leverage over the DRC while countering its regional rival, Uganda, which also has interests in eastern Congo.
5. Tensions with the DRC & Regional Politics
- The DRC accuses Rwanda of supporting M23, while Rwanda accuses the DRC of supporting the FDLR.
- Relations between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame have deteriorated, increasing tensions.
- The East African Community (EAC) has tried to mediate, but fighting continues.
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