UN report accuses DRC of 7,000 Rwandan soldiers in the country

Kinshasa, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) A new report from the Group of Experts, created by the United Nations Security Council, pointed out the presence of approximately 7,000 Rwandan soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), it was reported.

December 9, 2025
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According to this source, it was conservatively believed that the Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF) maintained at least two brigades and two special forces battalions in the Congolese provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu, in support of the March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) rebellion.

The report, referenced by Actualite.CD, added that these men and equipment are positioned on the front lines and are directly involved in combat, particularly leading operations against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda in the Nyiragongo and Rutshuru territories.

They added that these are units created specifically for cross-border operations in the DRC, including elements of special forces and a significant number of reservists.

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