The trouble started in May, when the M23 rebel group resumed heavy fighting against the military in the eastern reaches of Democratic Republic of Congo after years of relative quiet. Congo accuses Rwanda of supporting M23, which Rwanda denies. I have to stay at home," said Zawadi, who declined to give her family name because of safety concerns. Kinshasa Governor Gentiny Ngobila urged residents not to take out their anger on Rwandan citizens. He was alluding to a justification given by Rwanda for invading Congo in 1996 and 1998.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 29, 2022 14:29 UTC