The UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) has repatriated 34 Rwandans, including 15 former FDLR rebels, in its latest push to stabilize the conflict-ridden east. This comes amid rising voluntary surrenders following M23 rebels' capture of Goma last year. 🕊️
Border Crossing & Broader Strategy
The group crossed the Goma–Rubavu border this week, with Rwandan authorities receiving them. Since June 2025, nearly 300 people have been repatriated under a US-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda aimed at neutralizing armed factions.
Why This Matters
The FDLR – linked to Rwanda’s 1994 genocide – remains active in North Kivu. Rwanda views their disarmament as critical to national security. With 60 people repatriated in recent weeks alone, MONUSCO calls this a 'significant step' toward regional stability. 🔒
What’s Next?
As disarmament efforts accelerate, analysts warn that lasting peace requires addressing root causes like resource disputes and cross-border tensions. Young professionals and travelers, take note: this could reshape security dynamics across Central Africa. 🌐
