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Kabila Joins M23 Rebels

12 Oct to 18 Oct

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Saleh MwanamilongoToronto Star
Justin KabumbaToronto Star
Al Jazeera StaffAl Jazeera
Kathy ShortDeutsche Welle
Ruben NyanguilaSemafor
The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
Al Jazeera staffAl Jazeera

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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.

4 of 5 outletsfirst reported 12 Octwording from Semafor

Congo, the United States and U.N. experts accuse Rwanda of backing the M23.

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 12 Octwording from Toronto Star

Announced in Goma on Monday evening, the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN), or Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, is led by Kabila and replaces the existing alliance between the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) and the March 23 Movement (M23).

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 12 Octwording from Al Jazeera

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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.
4 outlets · Toronto Star
13 Oct
The aftermath of Rwanda's 1994 genocide against the Tutsicontributed to successive regional conflicts, as armed groups and refugees crossed borders and neighboring states became involved in Congo's civil wars.
2 outlets · Deutsche Welle
16 Oct
The FRN said on Wednesday it "assumes all of the rights, obligations, and commitments" of AFC/M23, "including those undertaken in the context of the Doha negotiations."
2 outlets · The Straits Times
18 Oct
Whether Kabila can translate his political experience and networks into wider support remains uncertain.
2 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 9 articles

18 Oct Fears grow in DRC as former President Joseph Kabila joins rebellion
Al Jazeera
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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