Africa
UN approves Congo ‘intervention brigade’
The UN Security Council unanimously approved the first-ever “offensive” UN peacekeeping brigade to battle rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tag: Rwanda
Africa
Congo war crimes suspect surrenders to US
Congolese war crimes suspect Gen. Bosco Ntaganda surrendered himself to a US embassy in Rwanda and requested extradition to the International Criminal Court .
Africa
Pressure on Rwanda over role in Congo war
Anti-Rwanda protests were held across the Democratic Republic of Congo after Rwanda-backed rebels took the eastern city of Goma. UN “peacekeepers” failed to defend the city.
Africa
US court upholds immunity for Rwanda president
A US appeals court dismissed a lawsuit against Rwandan President Paul Kagame alleging he ordered the 1994 killings of the former presidents of Rwanda and Burundi.
Africa
ICC urged to investigate Rwanda president for arming DRC rebels
The International Criminal Court received requests to investigate Rwandan President Paul Kagame for backing armed rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).