Congo's military suggested the FDLR militia has begun following disarmament instructions, despite international observers confirming that no such process has begun. Maj. Gen. Sylvain Ekenge Bomusa told reporters that rebel fighters remain in M23-controlled areas of Rutshuru, where the coalition blocks their attempts to surrender to Congolese forces or United Nations peacekeepers.
Rwanda's foreign minister stated in July that some FDLR members joined Congo's army and Wazalendo militias, violating peace commitments between both nations. The country's Financial Intelligence Centre identified 25 Rwandans connected to terrorism, with senior FDLR commanders operating in Walikale territory as of October 14.
A June agreement required both governments to share intelligence about FDLR locations and movements through a joint security mechanism. Ekenge said his forces continue urging militants to surrender while claiming other parties prevent the group from disarming in rebel-held territory.
Rwanda's foreign minister stated in July that some FDLR members joined Congo's army and Wazalendo militias, violating peace commitments between both nations. The country's Financial Intelligence Centre identified 25 Rwandans connected to terrorism, with senior FDLR commanders operating in Walikale territory as of October 14.
A June agreement required both governments to share intelligence about FDLR locations and movements through a joint security mechanism. Ekenge said his forces continue urging militants to surrender while claiming other parties prevent the group from disarming in rebel-held territory.
