M23 rebels person taken power of Goma, superior of North Kivu state successful eastbound DRC.
Since re-emerging conscionable much than 3 years ago, Rwanda-backed rebels person precocious steadily done the eastbound Democratic Republic of Congo, seizing towns and villages, and forcing radical from their homes.
M23 is conscionable 1 of hundreds of rebel groups successful the state and has been warring the service for years.
But the latest escalation could people a large shift, with superior implications for determination stability.
So, does diplomacy basal a accidental to defuse the escalating tensions?
Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam
Guests:
Vava Tampa – Founder and main campaigner of Save the Congo, a grassroots run group
Richard Moncrieff – Project manager for the Great Lakes portion astatine the International Crisis Group
Kambale Musavuli – Spokesperson for the advocacy organisation, Friends of the Congo