Rwandan President Kagame Addresses Allegations Of Troops In DRC

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame gives a press conference at Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda, on April 8, 2024. Rwandans are voting Monday in an election that will almost certainly ext

Rwandan President Paul Kagame recently addressed concerns regarding the presence of Rwandan troops in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amidst ongoing conflict between the M23 armed group and Congolese soldiers. The violence has resulted in the loss of over 700 lives and left thousands injured.

Despite widespread international belief that Rwanda supports the M23 rebels, President Kagame stated that he is unsure about the presence of Rwandan troops in the DRC. Reports from UN experts suggest that there could be between 3,000 to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers aiding the M23 fighters, outnumbering the rebel group's forces in the country.