Saturday, December 21, 2024

General Pacifique Masunzu loved by all Congolese because of his patriotism

 


Pacifique Masunzu, a Munyamulenge with a home in Kiziba of Minembwe, is a major military figure in the DRC whose history is marked by his resistance to Rwandan influence in South Kivu. Here is an overview of his career.

Pacifique Masunzu began his career in the Alliance of Democratic Forces for Liberation (AFDL) before joining the RCD after the 1998 war.

 In 2002, he clashed with the Paul Kagame regime, which ordered his arrest for treason after his opposition to the relocation of the Banyamulenge to refugee camps in Rwanda and certain behaviors.With the help of deserter Colonel Rukundo Makanika, Masunzu escaped his transfer to Rwanda and found refuge in Minembwe, in the Fizi territory.

In Minembwe, Masunzu founded the FRF and joined the Mai-Mai KAZIMIA axis led by General Madoa-Madoa to fight Rwanda and the RCD.Gen. Madoa is a former commander of the navyo f the FAC (Congolese Armed Forces).Within the Mai-Mai, Pacifique Masunzu will fight alongside General Antoine Padiri Bulendwa (Another enemy of Kagame), who currently holds the position of commander of the armed forces reserves and defense.

Paul Kagame, using the reason to neutralize the FDLR as usual, in August 2002, he sent commandos and helicopters to neutralize Masunzu, but Masunzu's forces with Gen. Padiri inflicted heavy losses on the Rwandan army.After suffering heavy losses, Kagame realized that he could not win this fight and finally decided to withdraw.This resistance made him a respected figure, especially in South Kivu.

In 2004, after making history with his struggle, Masunzu joined the military and obtained the rank of general in the FARDC.

When President Tshisekedi came to power, he appointed him as commander of the second defense zone, covering the Greater Katanga region.

His resistance to Rwandan forces and his commitment to the defense of the DRC made him an icon of patriotism, particularly in South Kivu.

 This journey, although complex, illustrates Masunzu's role in the fight for the sovereignty of the DRC.


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