Exclusive-Rwanda exercises command and control over M23 rebels, say UN experts
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on July 2, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on July 2, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026
Rwanda controls M23 rebels in Congo, gaining political influence and access to minerals, according to a UN report.
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Rwanda has exercised command and control over M23 rebels during their unprecedented advance in eastern Congo, gaining political influence and access to mineral-rich territory, according to a confidential report by a group of United Nations experts.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Writing by Robbie Corey-Boulet; Editing by Ros Russell)
Rwanda has exercised command and control over M23 rebels during their advance in eastern Congo, which has allowed them to gain political influence and access to valuable mineral-rich territories.
Rwanda's control over the M23 rebels enhances its political influence in the region and raises concerns about the stability of eastern Congo, given the area's rich mineral resources.
The information regarding Rwanda's involvement with the M23 rebels was reported by UN experts, highlighting their unprecedented advance in eastern Congo.
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