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international-conflict1 year ago•1 min saved

"Violence Escalates: South African Troops Suffer Casualties in DR Congo Conflict"

Two South African soldiers were killed and three injured by mortar fire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where they were deployed as part of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to combat armed rebel groups. The violence in the region has escalated, with many attributing attacks to the M23 rebel group, which is accused of receiving military support from neighboring Rwanda. The conflict has led to over one million people being displaced, posing a significant threat to the aid system in eastern Congo.

via Al Jazeera English|

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international-relations-military-intervention1 year ago•6 min saved

"Assessing the Role of South African Military in Bringing Stability to DR Congo"

South Africa is deploying thousands of troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to assist in resisting rebel attacks, with casualties already reported. The conflict in the DRC involves numerous rebel groups vying for control of the resource-rich eastern region, with the M23 rebels causing significant humanitarian crisis. Previous military interventions by East African and UN forces have been perceived as failures, leading to the deployment of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) force. However, concerns remain about the effectiveness of SADC troops against the M23 rebels, especially given their involvement in another conflict in Mozambique.

via Al Jazeera English|

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