“At the time of drafting, the Group conservatively estimated that between 6,000 and 7,000 RDF personnel remained deployed across North and South Kivu, comprising at least two brigades and two special forces battalions. These were task organized, mission-tailored formations created specifically for the cross-border operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and included special forces elements and a significant number of reserve forces personnel” (…) “One RDF brigade operated within the “first defence zone” of AFC/M23, covering Goma, Nyiragongo, Binza, Bwito and Rutshuru, as well as Kanyobagonga, Kirumba and Kipese in Lubero (see paras. 36–39 and 41 above). Another RDF brigade operated in the “second defence zone”, covering Masisi, Walikale, Bibwe and Kalembe, along the Pinga front line, as well as areas of South Kivu, including Walungu, Mwenga and Minembwe. Throughout the reporting period, there were frequent reinforcements of and redeployments to and between these operational theatres. RDF had established a base on Idjwi island, which was often used for troop deployments and rotations via Lake Kivu” (Midterm report of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, P: 16, 30.12.2025).
Again, again and again, we are seeing the United Nations Experts Report states a fact and have evidence of actions made by Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This isn’t anything new… but just shows the true face and the realities on the ground.
The Rwandan state and operators has acted like the AFC/M23 is a Congolese affair and they aren’t involved, meanwhile, there been breadcrumbs of proof that the RDF has supported and been vital for the proxy-militia to succeed in the DRC. That’s now shown and it’s an important operation and enterprise of Kigali to be in the Kivu Provinces. They are there to earn coins and enrich the Republic. They aren’t here to liberate it or make it a better place. They are here to tax, to take over mineral resources and ensure richness of Kigali. That’s it and this is why they are having these brigades inside the DRC.
We will see deflections and that they will defend Kigali. That’s natural, but that’s a foreign force within a sovereign without their acceptance. This is an invading force who is annexing and using a proxy militia for their goals. That’s why their using their army and military to profit. This has been done for decades now and the silent war is getting old.
There is nothing new under the sun. As the sun sets and we are awaiting a new day. We can just remind ourselves. That war-lords, continues to earn and eat of war, meanwhile civilians are scattered, hurt and suffering as a consequence of it. That’s it… Peace.
MinBane 