This isn’t just another war update—it’s proof that neighboring countries are pouring gasoline on Congo’s crisis. With outside powers arming rebels, the fighting could escalate further, dragging in more players and worsening humanitarian disasters. For global leaders, it’s a test of whether they’ll hold Rwanda and Uganda accountable or let the chaos keep spreading.

A panel of independent UN experts has released a highly anticipated report examining the latest phase of the long-running conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. It details advanced military support from Rwands for the M23 rebel group, including air defence systems and armed drones, along with backing from Uganda.

A new UN report confirms that Rwanda and Uganda are actively supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo, providing advanced weapons like armed drones and air defense systems. This fuels an already brutal conflict that’s displaced millions and destabilized the region for decades.

Un report on Rwandan, Ugandan support

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