13 South African soldiers were killed as the M23 rebels captured most of Goma this week.
Members of the M23 armed group board a pickup truck as they leave to carry out a patrol from their position in Goma on 29 January 2025. Picture: AFP
It comes after M23 captured most of Goma this week. During the advance of the rebel group, 16 SADC soldiers were killed, 13 from South Africa and three from Malawi. “To this end, our region stands ready to intensify efforts to protect SADC citizens from all forms of instability in line with the SADC Mutual Defence Pact,” said Mnangagwa.also said the recent attacks by M23 has worsened the security and humanitarian situation in the DRC. They called for the restoration of water and electricity in the region, as well as means of communication and the opening of routes for the delivery of food and other essentials.
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