Kinshasa, DRC – (African Boulevard News) – Tensions have risen again in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the Congolese army spokesman, General Sylvain Ekenge, has accused the Rwandan army and the M23 rebellion of planning an attack on the city of Goma in the province of North Kivu, according to an Africanews report.
The accusation by General Ekenge comes at a time when there has been a significant increase in tensions between the DRC and its neighbor Rwanda. According to General Ekenge, there have been movements of the Rwandan army and the M23 rebellion in the province of North Kivu. He also stated that they have been conducting reconnaissance missions to plan an attack on Goma, which is located on the border between the DRC and Rwanda.
The M23 rebellion is a rebel group that was active in the North Kivu region of the DRC from April 2012 to November 2013. The group was said to be supported by the Rwandan government, which was accused of providing them with weapons, ammunition, and other supplies.
In response to the accusation, the Rwandan government has denied any involvement in the alleged attack plans. In a statement released by the Rwandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, they insisted that Rwanda has no interest in destabilizing its neighbor.
“We categorically refute these baseless accusations. Rwanda has no interest in any destabilization of the DRC, and we remain committed to finding a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict in the region,” the statement said.
The Rwandan government has also accused the DRC of supporting rebel groups that are operating in Rwanda. They have called on the DRC government to take action to stop these groups from operating in its territory.
The accusation by General Ekenge has raised concerns about the security situation in the North Kivu region of the DRC. The region has been plagued by violence for many years, with several rebel groups operating in the area. The situation has been made worse by the presence of several neighboring countries that have been accused of supporting rebel groups in the region.
The DRC government has called on the international community to support its efforts to bring peace and stability to the region. They have also called on neighboring countries to respect the territorial integrity of the DRC and to stop supporting rebel groups that are operating in the country.
In summary, the accusation by General Ekenge has raised concerns about the security situation in the North Kivu region of the DRC. The situation is made worse by the presence of several neighboring countries that have been accused of supporting rebel groups in the region. The DRC government has called on the international community to support its efforts to bring peace and stability to the region.
