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Hundreds of young Congolese are volunteering to join the army to fight the M23 (“March 23 Movement”) rebels, who have a considerable presence in the eastern side of the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 3,000 applicants aged between 18 and 30 are registered across the province to join forces to fight M3
Hundreds of young Congolese are volunteering to join the army to fight the M23 (“March 23 Movement”) rebels, who have a considerable presence in the eastern side of the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 3,000 applicants aged between 18 and 30 are registered across the province to join forces to fight M3. This is in response to the clarion call made by President Felix Tshisekedi urging youth to enlist in the army to fight the M23 rebels.
In the meantime, the Rwandan government said that a Congolese fighter plane had violated Rwandan airspace by landing briefly at Rubavu airport. The M23 rebels rose to prominence more than a decade ago when they seized Goma, the largest city in Congo´s east bordering Rwanda. After a peace deal, many of M23´s fighters were integrated into the national military. A year ago, the group re-emerged saying the government had failed to live up to its decade-long promises.
Tensions have mounted in recent days as the M23 rebels have advanced in recent weeks. They have seized several key towns including Kiwanja. Congo’s government blamed Rwanda and expelled the Rwandan ambassador about a week ago.
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As reported by www.trendsnafrica.com, representatives from the two countries met over the weekend in Angola where they agreed to “maintain dialogue.” Other peace talks are expected to resume in Kenya next week. However, the Congolese government spokesman said representatives of M23 will not be allowed to take part unless conditions are met.
