Former M23 soldiers stated that their commanders told them they should fight to “liberate the Kivus,” or to “annex the Kivus into the East African community.” According to M23 officers, during internal meetings, RDF and UPDF officers extensively discussed options for extending their spheres of influence and economic gains in eastern DRC using the M23.
Former M23 soldiers stated that their commanders told them they should fight to “liberate the Kivus,” or to “annex the Kivus into the East African community.” According to M23 officers, during internal meetings, RDF and UPDF officers extensively discussed options for extending their spheres of influence and economic gains in eastern DRC using the M23.