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Romanian mercenaries forced to retreat to Rwanda by M23 rebels


A group of Romanian mercenaries contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo were reportedly trapped in Goma as M23 rebels advanced. In response, 288 European mercenaries, mostly Romanian, were seen crossing into Rwanda. The mercenaries, hired by renowned Romanian mercenary Horațiu Potra, were reportedly holed up in United Nations bases after the rebels took control of Goma. The M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, have been gaining ground in the region for the past two years, prompting the DR Congo to seek the help of private military companies.

The United Nations Security Council has demanded that the rebels halt their offensive and that “external forces” withdraw from the region immediately. The rebels’ activities, including jamming communications, have endangered civil aviation and hindered the delivery of humanitarian aid to North Kivu. The conflict in the region is rooted in ethnic tensions, with M23 claiming to protect ethnic Tutsis who fled to DR Congo after the 1994 genocide. Analysts suggest that the real motivation behind the conflict is control over the DR Congo’s valuable mineral deposits, worth an estimated €23 trillion.

The Romanian mercenaries’ involvement in the conflict has raised questions about the use of private military companies in regional conflicts. The situation highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics and the competition for resources in the region, as well as the challenges faced by international organizations in maintaining peace and stability.

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