Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia
Congo’s army has appeared too weak and dysfunctional to stop a militia that has swept through the eastern part of the country ...
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M23 integrates Congolese government soldiers into its ranks
The AFC/M23 rebel group has decided to integrate into its ranks hundreds of government soldiers who surrendered after the capture of Goma city in North Kivu province in late January, according to ...
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Trial and Turmoil: Congolese Army's Struggles Amidst Rebel Advance
Congolese soldiers face trial for rape and murder as the army struggles against M23 rebels. Testimonies reveal issues like ...
Congo army desertion trials spotlight a force in tatters
Congolese soldiers in a mix of fatigues and street clothes crowded into a chapel last week to stand trial for crimes ...
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Cracks in Command: Congo's Army Trials Reveal Deep-Rooted Issues
Congolese soldiers face trials for crimes as the army loses ground to M23 rebels. Testimonies reveal systemic issues like poor pay and corruption. Despite government efforts, soldiers are underpaid ...
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Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia
Its ranks are riddled with factions pursuing their own interests. And successive presidents are said to have kept it weak for fear of a coup. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s army has appeared ...
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Congo army desertion trials spotlight a force in tatters
Their statements during the court martial proceedings highlighted the dysfunction of an army ... Congo than ever before to Rwanda-backed M23 fighters, though its woes go well beyond the rank ...