The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has blamed Rwanda for the death of an East African Community (EAC) peacekeeper after M23 rebels fired mortars at positions held by the Regional Force.
The attack came even as the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and allied troops continued to battle the M23 rebels.
"In view of the above, the FARDC denounces and condemns this barbaric and terrorist manner on the part of the Rwandan army operating under cover of the M23, which is now attacking the regional force that came to impose peace and stability on the Eastern DRC, on instructions from the Heads of State of the EAC," he added.
The report claimed that Rwanda was supporting the M23 through troop reinforcement, equipment and command. He appealed on both sides to end the armed hostilities so as to allow continued unhindered and sustained humanitarian access in the area.
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