Kabila Joins M23 Rebels
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- Saleh MwanamilongoToronto Star
- Justin KabumbaToronto Star
- Al Jazeera StaffAl Jazeera
- Kathy ShortDeutsche Welle
- Ruben NyanguilaSemafor
- The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
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Kabila Joins M23 Rebels. (2026, October 16). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/75176
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Last year, a high military court in Congo sentenced Kabila to death in absentia after finding him guilty of treason, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
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DR Congo’s former President Joseph Kabila has formed a new rebel movement incorporating Rwanda-backed forces, openly taking charge of the insurgency despite US sanctions against him.
Congo, the United States and U.N. experts accuse Rwanda of backing the M23.
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How it changed
- 12 Oct
Last year, a high military court in Congo sentenced Kabila to death in absentia after finding him guilty of treason, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
- 13 Oct
Rwanda denies backing the rebellion and cites security threats posed by armed groups operating in Congo.
Coverage 8 articles
- 16 Oct Explainer-Will a new leader and a new name boost the rebellion in eastern Congo?
The Straits Times 
14 Oct How will a new alliance affect the conflict in eastern DRC?
Al Jazeera
14 Oct Former DR Congo president forms new rebel movement
Semafor
14 Oct Democratic Republic of Congo: Kabila's move towards M23 rebels raises questions over peace
Deutsche Welle- 14 Oct DR Congo: Kabila's move towards M23 rebels raises questions over peace
Deutsche Welle - 13 Oct DR Congo: Kabila’s move towards M23 raises questions over peace
Deutsche Welle 
13 Oct Former DR Congo president Kabila joins M23 rebels in a new coalition
Al Jazeera
12 Oct Congo's former President Kabila launches an anti-government front including M23 rebels
Toronto Star
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