Together, the 23 March movement supported by Rwanda (M23) has managed to capture large parts of North Kivu in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In recent times, the militia has controlled the strategically important city of Minova and seized small khataras before partially pushed back by the congregations. By situations on the surrounding hills, rebels are firing heavy artillery. For the United Nations, Pepackers are patrolling with the Kangoli army and aid in securing the civilian population, which is repeatedly caught in the crossfire.
An attempt to capture the Million-Funny city of Goma, located on the Lake Kivu by the M23 rebels, failed in the weekend for now. Thirteen soldiers of the International Peace Sena were killed during this effort. Governments of South Africa, Malawi and Uruguay announced the death of their soldiers on Saturday. It was inspired for the Emergency Session of the United Nations Security Council in New York on Sunday.
According to the United Nations, the conflict has displaced more than 400,000 people in the region since the beginning of the year. Displaced people lack food, water and medical care. Many people are running for neighboring Rwanda for fear that Goma can be caught.
Objective: Control of raw materials
M23 appears to be an obvious argument invasive by M23: they want to control the natural resources of the region. The thesis includes gold, cacterite, colon, cobalt and diamonds. After capturing Rutashuru and parts of the Masi region, rebels are now moving towards the Valikale area, which is known for the significant colon production for it. Coleton is a mineral that imports strategically to energy infection.
In early August 2024, under the mediation of Angola, Rwanda and Dr. A ceasefire agreement was signed between the Congo. However, on 20 October, the rebels resumed their aggressive in the north -west of the country.
In December 2024, under the mediation of Angola, Dr. Peace talks between Congo and Rwanda failed. A meeting between Felix Teskedi and Rwanda President Paul Kagame was canceled at the last minute.
For a time, the M23 rebels captured the city of Kalmbe, about 90 kilometers north, but were later thrown out by a counter-action from Wazlando Milicia and “Neduma Raksha of Congo Renove” (NDC-R). Dr. The Congo accused NDC-R leader Guidon Shimire Mavisa of war crimes and issued an arrest warrant with United Nations sanctions. Now, he is fighting with the Kangoli army.
UN: M23 collects fees on coleton production
Kalembe is located on an important transport route that provides access to the major mining area. “Valikel region is very rich in natural resources,” a political science professor in North Kivu confirms Augstin Musci. “If M23 wants to occupy the region, it is only gaining access to mining resources to finance its military operations.”
According to the United Nations, M23 is producing approximately $ 300,000 through the month from Taxes on the Alreader Masisi and Rutshuru region. In April 2024, M23 surrounded a traffic hub and the last stronghold in front of the provincial capital Goma. The rebels controlled Rubaya’s mining city, which has large colon gathering.
Allegations: M23 exports colon to Rwanda
The Kangoli government alleged M3 for production from Rubaya Mines to Rwanda. For a local civil society organization, M23 has already distributed materials to resume mining operations on these sites.
For the latest United Nations report on the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are currently around 3,000 tonnes of 4,000 Rawandan soldiers who support M33 rebels on Kangoli’s soil from Rwanda Defense Force (RDF), the number of 3,000 fighters. United Nations experts wrote, “RDF is no longer limited to supporting M3 operations in Rutashuru, Massey and Nyragongo regions, but has now intervened directly and decisive.” The report states that it has allowed both groups – M23 and RDF -TO quickly expand their territory along the Edward Lake.
Armed Conflict Places and Event Data Project (ACLED), a non-governmental organization, which tracks global conflicts, M23 Rebel Movement has been involved in provoking about 1,700 violent in November 2021, in November 2021, inciting its activities, of 1.746 people Life has been claimed. ,
The article was updated by Antonio Cascaus on 26 January 2025 to reflect new development.