During his time in FARDC, Zimurinda’s troops safeguarded Ntaganda’s private weapons stocks and “shadow battalions.” Taking advantage of his FARDC position, Zimurinda also wielded extensive power in Masisi territory, where he derived revenues from mining, timber, charcoal, cattle, cannabis, land, and illegal taxation.
During his time in FARDC, Zimurinda’s troops safeguarded Ntaganda’s private weapons stocks and “shadow battalions.” Taking advantage of his FARDC position, Zimurinda also wielded extensive power in Masisi territory, where he derived revenues from mining, timber, charcoal, cattle, cannabis, land, and illegal taxation.