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Jun 2022
21m 55s

What's behind the DRC-Rwanda conflict?

Al Jazeera
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There is renewed fighting between the DRC army and the M23 movement, which the Congo has accused Rwanda of supporting. What’s behind this round of conflict? And could it escalate into a full blown war between the two neighbours?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

Guests:

Kambale Musavuli, Researcher at the Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa.
Gatete Nyiringabo Ruhumuliza, Political Commentator.
Felix Ndahinda, Researcher focusing on conflict, peace and justice in The Great Lakes region.

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