The battle for Goma: DR Congo deploys heavy weapons to fight m23 rebels
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- The Democratic Republic of Congo has ramped up its military efforts in eastern regions to com-bat M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda. The UN confirms its peacekeepers are engaged in heavy fighting, with the conflict escalating on the frontlines. Tragically, the military governor of North Kivu was killed during the fighting. Key towns are falling under rebel control as the group ad-vances.
Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Congo needs a Ibrahim Traore
@@RUTHLESSambition5 yeah
@@RUTHLESSambition5 I hope the Ibrahim traore will come soon
Congo needs clean drinking water for its children.
This is highly caused by Poor government of Congo 😢
You must be rwandese
@@andyfort9756uwu of course your government is doing great enough to make sure your country isn’t growing. Africans needs to wake up and stop settling for less. We deserve to live the best life in the world. We are not Cu*rsed by God. We are just our own enemy
And French,they create this African mentality
@@andyfort9756uwu is this ethnic conflict ?
It's France but not everyone's ready for this conversation.
"War does not determine who is right, only who is left.
Rwanda is a very small country on the map, it can not disturb a big country like Congo. For your information, Congo Is 89 bigger than Rwanda. Congo is among 10 top ranked military power in Africa. How can you explain that military from south Africa+Tanzania+Malawi, Monusco-UN+DRC+Wasalendo can not push M 23 ? This is something strange. The president of Congo is behind this agenda, he is not willing to fight M23, he is in cooperation with the big countries taking the resources of Congo. In addition to this, how can you accuse Rwanda while the militaries and weapons of UN, South Africa, Malawi and Tanzania are passing through Rwanda going to fight M 23, if Rwanda was behind, it can stop also the passing of weapons and militaries to help M 23.
"Congo is among 10 top ranked military power in Africa." Where did you get this information from ? 😆 That"s the beginning o f the explanation 😆
Its not about the fire power most of the times, its about how they fight, how motivated are the soldiers. how much information one side has because intell is very important in wars. They have been cases of soldiers on the DRC side fleeing the battle field and those foreign forces most of the times are not will to go on the front line they just shoot rockets from a distances any way who is will to died for a war that is not theirs. The side is not a determining factor of who can win a war alot goes into it.
For almost 30yrs Congo was sanctioned by UN not to equip their military with heavy weapons. Rwanda and M23 have been fighting a man whose hands were tied. Sanctions were lifted and Congo is rearming and retraining better fighters with newly acquired arsenal. In two years time, tables will turn on the tiny troublesome neighbor.
@LukeOkunyaOdiemo But M23 is fighting with Tanzania, Malawi, South Africa, DRC, plus Monusco. Do you think that these countries also and monusco have the UN sanctions?
the problem m23=Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda according to UN repport
Congolese leaders need to grow up and stop blaming everyone else but themselves. You have the population, you have the money to equip your military and train them, you have allies to use to apply international pressure and get weaponry and training(don't just solicit bribes) and more than enough land on which you can use to train a well discipline military. You've had more than 20 years dealing with the same enemy but you can't adapt to overpower him and you're bigger than them almost in every matric that matters in war,except leadership
Congo was under the UN embargo for almost 20 years (2003- December 2022)
@@plam9815Come on! Al shabab fights harder and more disciplined than the Congolese army. How many times have we heard of the Congolese army going on raping and looting spree of its own citizens. The leaders can launder billions for themselves but they can't smuggle arms to fight off rebels and a small country in its own turf,no offense but those are just unmerited excuses
Exactly, the leaders in the Congo care about nothing but money. Even basic infrastructure can't be achieved and I say this as a Congolese person.@@mysteriousdude280
@@plam9815 Wait why?
What did the Congo do that made the UN mad? I thought 2003 saw the end of the Second Congo War, so why did the UN think THEN was a good time to sanction it.
@@Kaiserboo1871 Simple; because of the thugs, bandits and criminals running the country.
Fighting,.... fighting..... living in abject poverty and sleeping on rich resources!...lack of brains!.... political greed for power and money!
bro the colonizers never gave up
rights to the land when granting independence. these groups are proxies orchestrated by outside powers this is not a internal issue. lack of brains is not seeing that.
You're an ignorant fool.
Like your brothers in Eastern Europe ?
@@yohanalemaiyan3076 tell your people to stop exploiting the mineral resources of DRC and Africa.
Heavenly Father I pray for peace
They regroup in Uganda.
Under the Ugandan Tutsi government
Our God my country needs to you 🙏😥 precisely GOMA's city, please come help 😭
Unity is the key Word, when Congo understand this word they will have peace and prosperity. No outside force will destroy them
@@David-gy6fv which peace are you talking. These who support you are the west you Rwanda you are nothing, you are at the service of the west. It’s known
In short:
Rwanda and Museven used Laurent Désiré Kabila to withdraw Mobutu. Desire Kabila turned the table and Kagame and Museven quickly brought him down. Installed Kagame's former soldier, Hippolyte Kanambe Kazemberembe, alias Joseph Kabila, as president of CONGO. After 21 years, because of international pressure, Kabila and his KAGAME AND MUSEVEN could no longer stand. Choosing to keep power in Tshisekedi over Fayulu who won the election. They thought it would be easier to deal with Tshisekedi than Fayulu, which turned out to be different and now Kagame wants to use the same strategy as before using weapons.
1:36 several countries faught each the WAR is inside the country not outside and your losing GENERALS BECAUSE IGNORENCES
Watusi watusi
@Guilherm3. That's the problem of racism mumeshindwa na control
the government of Congo is throwing booms every way
Unity is the First one If is not possible fight is continue!🎉
Congo really needs Kenyan troops to get back in and calm things once more 😮
I think it can sustain a good army, it's just the lack of will in the leaders
I don’t want Western countries to have any involvement in this conflict unless their own security is threatened, which it’s not.
you must be a rwandese
I agree! What is South Africas stake?
They provide training, equipment to the Rwandan army. There is a US military presence in rwanda. Did you it? They are actively involved. VERY SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND. OUR MINERALS LOOTED BY rwandan defense force alias M23 will end up in the hands of Apple, Microsoft etc....
Stop hypocrisy
Enjoy your IPHONE but it has congolese blood
@daughterofsankofa A question from someone who is unaware of anything concerning south African interests in Congo
Just ask those who know
I guess you are innocent
Just visit your border and count how many tracks are coming back with minérals from Congo per day
I think you can answer this question yourself
Apologies I wrote did you it instead of did you know it
Oro ao Senhor meu Deus para proteger os inocentes, que so querem viver em em paz.
Kagame is killing our troops..Ramaphosa must do something that Rwanda will never forget.
tell him to do something u want
He can't dare to do anything
You are celebrating too early@@BIGDAWNVLOGS20K
what is you waiting for
@@thekgi1349 You can't end this war by fighting. The dialogue way is the answer.
What is land if we are made to pay with our precious life?
Give Kenyan Military 5yr- 10yr contract to bring peace and prosperity in Congo, once and for all. 1st peace then prosperity through building infrastructure.
Come and hire mercenaries from neighbouring countries in East Africa. They will see fire. Mercenaries are looking for minerals wealth too..
Kenya is under nilocushites your cooked buddy get back to west Africa
I understand the frustration many people have directed toward Rwanda, especially with how social media often paints us as the sole aggressor in this conflict. However, it's important to look at the broader picture and acknowledge where the real responsibility lies. President Tshisekedi's inaction has allowed the continued persecution of Congolese Tutsis, who are being killed in alarming numbers, with little to no protection from their own government.
M23 has made numerous attempts to engage with Tshisekedi to find a peaceful solution, but he has consistently refused to come to an agreement. Instead of addressing the root causes of these tensions or seeking common ground, he has chosen to let the situation escalate.
Moreover, Rwanda has long called for cooperation in addressing the genocidaires who fled into Congolese territory after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. These individuals continue to pose a serious security threat, not only to Rwanda but to the region as a whole. Yet, there has been little effort from the Congolese government to apprehend them or prevent their potential resurgence.
Blaming Rwanda alone oversimplifies a complex issue and overlooks Tshisekedi’s role in allowing these tragedies to persist. It is crucial for all parties to seek genuine dialogue and for leaders to prioritize the safety and well-being of their people over political posturing. Only through mutual understanding and accountability can we hope to achieve lasting peace in the region.
Museven of Uganda and Kagame of Rwanda are the real m23
plus Kenya according to UN repport
How can we help the innocent people there?
Instead of running away they should equip themselves so that they can defend their territory...
Where Islam Thrives, Humanity Dies
Your dead Christianity spreading love
Don't be a moron
Literally islam is make up 1% population in Congo and also not a reason for this lmao, maybe look at the demographics and blame the "majority" one
Nvm this account is a bot, i just realized that with that 100k comment lmao
Just normal day in Afrique
Where is UNRWA in Congo?
Congo literally asked the UN to leave. The president agreed for them to withdrew, search it up
@Jack-me167 they haven't left
@EstaJeanette-nk7fj i heard of some sort of withdrawal
Congo has so many bullets in the soil😐
Rwanda can't be involved, I trust Paul Kagames word when he said that he is not involved
Peace
But in futures some countries will pay back for the robbery they have created..
US STOP FUNDING RWANDA ARMY/M23
Who's giving weapons to m23?
UK through Rwanda
@@Andykibe254 Remember $700 million UK gave Rwanda in the name of refugees
@@Andykibe254Israel too
@@Andykibe254 No it's Rwanfa and Uganda. UK had nothin to do with it
Why do you keep using images of the rebels instead of the Congo forces those are not Congolese soldier shown in here
M23 are fighting for minority Tutsi right in congo we defend ourselves against genocide committed by government of congo which supposed to protect citizens
This is not what defending looks like
@@lambertirakiza708 Who is committing genocide? Is DRC committing genocide or M23 the one committing genocide against Congolese people? The story of genocide is Kagame' s narrative to keep exploiting DRC's minerals. M23 is a terrorist organization that need to be dismantled as any other terrorist organization.
Shut up 🤐 and go educate yourself
And were do tutsi coming from ?
@@namewilly From Kongo exactly, that is their home
REBEL ARE PAID 600 DOLLARS A MONTH. ASK WHO PAYS OVER 1000 MEN 600 DOLLARS. Answer US through Rwanda.
no one kils Congolese tutsi, u have got no evidence. DRC has 450 minority groups, why would they just kill one? infact Rwandans were welcomed in DRC in 1994, they should be grateful to DRC!
Because you gave FDLR the power to manipulate you to hate tutsis and guess what there’s plenty of evidence, even the hate speech for every Congolese leader is an evidence
1994? 😂 i pity your brain that is quickly dissolving
Remind them brother . they're so ungrateful
No matter what we will win
@@Yuhii1that's not the point
Why would we welcome tsutsis in the past then hate them again
KAGAME is the one manipulating you all
How come he himself a tusti didn't care to get back his brothers once he got into power?
BTW Kagame studied at university of Kinshasa,he's one of those we rescued in the past
Be careful of how you treat the hand that once helped and fed you!
Why did DRC wait for the death of a military governor of Noth Kivu to deploy all these arms?
Vive M23 ❤
You means Rwanda? Id!ot
Stupid rwandese
Africa 🌍🌍🌎 cango its
What is situation in goma now ?
Totally encircled by m23 and asking the UN and South Africa troops to stand down in order to prevent civilians casualties.
Some people are stay out from her room @@fides_visuals
@@fides_visuals They won't win. M
@@fides_visualsSouth Africa doesn't stand down to terrorist.
😂😂😂 YOU PROBABLY DON'T KNOW WELL BECAUSE THIS WAR IS NOT BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES IT'S STARTS WITHIN INSIDE BECAUSE RWANDA IS NOT HAVE WAR NOW😂😂
🤡🤡🤡
Africa remains backwards because of imbeciles like you and your uncle Kagame.
stupid
How comes Rwandan soldiers there?
Imagine! KAGAME keeps denying that his troops are on other people's land when he's caught up he says Congo's problem is an internal problem smh
Who is rabel 23 where they come from which nation
@@sammachokoto8436 they are called m23 Rebel which are the Rwanda soliders in one group.
Things still going well in the DRC after independence, then? 😂😂
How can people go against government and win government .... Weak army
😢😢😢😢😢
But who really is behind this war coz Rwanda alone cannot manage such a big country ?
They actually can
Read the history of how Mobuto was taken off power then you will understand how deep this rabbit hole goes.
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Ruwanda is sponsored by UK and Israel...hence M23 too
The problem is the DRC leader who has refused to negotiate. Hence, he will be forced out of power. His tribalism is destroying the country.
Why you Rwandan are so involved in Congo matter ? When Congo decide to fight you back as always you will cry genocide
Congo is for Congolese, and Rwanda is for Rwandes, so Tutsi has to go back to Rwanda
@@masterlightjames950 just being honest Congo have the world stupidest President alive
@@namewilly This Ideology will make you suffer a lot
@namewilly I'm pretty sure you're one of those who supported or participated in genocide in 1994. All of you will meet your Waterloo one by one.
Uganda finances these rebelz
It would be fine if president Tshekedi Felix allows negotiation with the rebels. Especially dividing DRC into two countries. And if not, there will be aprolonged war leading to too much bloodshed
We wont surrender to your intimidation
😱
UGA is not involved in this
Useless people, UN , millions people innocent are dying,, and they know kagame is behind, no action, the world of injustice
I thought south Africa boast alot that they have the most advanced technology in the world......why isn't that technology yielding any results till now...... always finding excuse no wonder there military rank 40th in the world 😂😂😂😂😂😂....they don't have a real war experience they only have apartheid experience 😂😂😂😂
If they failed in Mozambique best believe they won’t survive East DRC
@@promisebethel2226 why would outer nation army fight for Congo and loose their life. It's the Congo war that lets them fight.
@@Yuhii1 Stop lying
@@MrMilan-sx8jt another excuses.....if that's so why are you there on the first place...... Nigeria deployed it's military to restore peace in three African countries and they where successful..... without any waste of time.... meanwhile your country military is still struggling with m23 rebels that doesn't have any sophisticated weapon.....how will you even cope with boko harm that has drones, armoured vehicles and tanks.... alongside with other dangerous groups of terrorist that are well equipped and trained.....its the reason Nigeria military is ahead of you by far and rank 31 in the world
Nigerians have been becoming bitter since their country is an ever failing state...Calling yourself Africa's big brother when you have such a small territory, shrinking GDP and citizens doing their best to leave..Big mouths but no action that is what you are. Stop talking talking non-sense and help the Congolese people -at least we are doing something!
Sanction Rwanda and keep Uganda away from supporting Rwanda. Let DRC get done with Rwanda
Y'all be scared of Uganda and Rwanda and these two countries are not even supporting M23. M23 has been training for years and ready for everything happening in Congo right now
soldiers with rubber boots😂😂😂
Enemy of Congo is Felix kisekedi
Rwandais Tika koseka biso. Sepela mais l'heure vient....
@@kalonjintumba426no this battle belongs to Congolese how this become Rwanda issue, I have confirmed that all Congolese are idiots,Kichwa niyakufikilia si kubeba mzigo
They chased away the eacrf and invited sadc
Who is the beneficiary of the chaos?
Lets ask Mutamba. He is the man with the sword and 200 youngsters underground.
Kisekedi
Does Kagame want a piece of the cake in the mineral rich country?
That's the reason. Rwanda is like a subcounty in Congo. His greed is just getting higher with time. They only need to negotiate and look for cooperations cuz when your neighbour is a billionaire, you'll be a millionaire. But when you try to fight him, he'll match you
@gerkkanks007 Rwanda is doing well. Congo is in ruins. Who's greedy for ruins? Grow some senses.
@@masterlightjames950doing well until Congo declare official war then you will cry genocide
Looll Rwanda will fall the moment that congo take is territory back
@@ghost2cold25has Congo risen before it had this conflict? Do you use this brain in your everyday life?
M7 and kagame are causing that war coz they are all tutsis
Wenn Bingo Bongo Arten Waffen bekommen
You said nothing
Kagame should be dealt with
You should be dealt with since you don't want to mind your business.
Lol, and plunge Rwanda into chaos?
Nah
@masterlightjames950 we will deal with him since you support him
Heavy weapons , empty minds
The problem is bad leadership in The DRC 😢😢😢
Very sad and the local people become victims 😢😢😢
Those ARE Tutsi people who originated from Rwanda executing their expansionist policy. They infiltrate in the name of rebel groups when their plan is to take territory that is rich in minerals, ethnically cleanse the local indigenous population through bio weapons, chemical weapons in medicine and raw war. The intention seems to be to annex several regional territory rich in minerals and form a nation of their own with new borders. But the method they are using is downright wrong. Instead of buying the land and territory for market price they are using force to get it free, eliminating the indigenous people. That's why the genocide happened in the first place and they can't be reasoned with. These east African regional wars mainly all traced are to the Tutsi agenda and it's cost lives up to 3 million people since the 1990s. The same challenge is in Uganda as well.
Sounds like Interahamwe propaganda. Probably bc it is.
RDC should call Russia for help it will finished the next week
DRC is fighting for nothing
We are fighting for our land and people what's your business?
South African army is too weak,may be Angola army can help
😂😂😂 YOU PROBABLY DON'T KNOW WELL BECAUSE THIS WAR IS NOT BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES IT'S STARTS WITHIN INSIDE BECAUSE RWANDA IS NOT HAVE WAR NOW😂😂
Stupid rwandese
UE puppy
Kagame trained you well on lies
How do you explain the presence of your troops on our soil?