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UN report: experts again criticise Kigali's ongoing support for M23

Rwandan soldiers in Kigali. © Cyril Ndegeya / Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP

Breaking news published on 18/06/23, 21.00 - A new publication by the UN group of experts on DRC has concluded that Kigali has continued to back M23 rebels in DR Congo, despite condemnations from Western governments over its involvement with the armed group. [...]

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