M23 rebels have taken management of Goma, capital of North Kivu province in jap DRC.
Since re-emerging simply greater than three years in the past, Rwanda-backed rebels have superior steadily by the jap Democratic Republic of Congo, seizing cities and villages, and forcing individuals from their properties.
M23 is only one of a whole bunch of insurgent teams within the nation and has been combating the military for years.
However the newest escalation may mark a significant shift, with critical implications for regional stability.
So, does diplomacy stand an opportunity to defuse the escalating tensions?
Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam
Visitors:
Vava Tampa – Founder and chief campaigner of Save the Congo, a grassroots marketing campaign group
Richard Moncrieff – Challenge director for the Nice Lakes area on the Worldwide Disaster Group
Kambale Musavuli – Spokesperson for the advocacy organisation, Buddies of the Congo
