M23 rebel leader Corneille Nangaa denies accusations of Rwandan support, blaming Congolese government propaganda for fueling tensions. The denial comes amidst fierce clashes between M23 rebels and Congolese armed forces, resulting in the deaths of thirteen South African soldiers. Families of fallen soldiers express concern and frustration over the lack of clarity surrounding the repatriation of their loved ones.
Members of the M23 rebel group gather to supervise Congolese potential recruits for the M23 rebel group before being taken to training centres run by M23 rebels, amid clashes between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo , in Goma, North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, January 30, 2025.The Democratic Republic of Congo’s M23 rebel leader, Corneille Nangaa, has denied accusations that Rwanda is backing them.
Thirteen South African National Defence Force soldiers were killed in fierce fighting with M23 rebels in eastern DRC. Nangaa says, “When you say Rwanda is supporting you, this is one of the Kinshasa propaganda to hide the bad governance they have been doing so far. When you look at Monusco contingencies, you have about 10 or even citizens they are all in Congo, and they are saying that we are Rwandan just because some of us speak the same language. We are Congolese. What do those people want in Congo? The reason is because there is a failed state.
“The last time we talked yesterday. He said he depends on our prayers and mercy from our government to release them because the situation there is very bad, those are the words he spoke to me yesterday.” Meanwhile, a Kimberley family that has lost a loved one in the fighting currently underway in the eastern DRC says it is not happy with the way the South African government is handling the matter.The Stydrom family has lamented a lack of empathy from the SANDF saying there is no clear communication on when or if the remains of deceased soldiers will be repatriated.He says, “It’s painful to know that my son is still in Goma.
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