Hakizimana Iradukunda Jean de Dien a RDF soldier captured in Lubero proves Rwanda is directly fighting DRC but hiding under the umbrella of M23

 

A first class soldier of the Rwandan special forces unit, captured at the Lubero front in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was presented on Thursday at a press conference held by the spokesperson for Sokola 1 Grand Nord-Kivu operations, Lieutenant Colonel Mak Hazukay.

This soldier, captured last Saturday between Mambasa and Ndoluma in the middle of combat, was described by the Congolese authorities as tangible proof of Rwanda's direct involvement in the conflict in the DRC.  "It is Rwanda that is fighting the DRC," Lieutenant Colonel Hazukay told journalists gathered in the Lubero hills.

Kinshasa accuses Kigali of having deployed more than 4,000 soldiers on its territory, mainly in the province of North Kivu, where clashes have intensified in recent months. These accusations are supported by United Nations reports, which confirm that Rwandan forces are no longer limited to supporting the M23 rebel group, but are also carrying out direct military interventions.

"There are credible reports that Rwanda's military interventions in North Kivu have extended beyond operations in support of the M23," Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States ambassador to the United Nations, said Monday during a Security Council session on the situation in the DRC.

The Security Council recently extended the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) by one year, until December 2025. The United States supported this decision while regretting the absence of an explicit mention of Rwanda's role in the destabilization of eastern Congo.

"We are disappointed that some Council members have been unwilling to include language describing Rwanda's role in eastern DRC," Linda Thomas-Greenfield said. 

She added that Rwandan forces, estimated at 3,000 to 4,000 men, are actively supporting the M23 rebels and reinforcing their positions in North Kivu.

 

Wazalendo claims capturing many RDF elements in Lubero

 

Among the captured is a member of RDF special unit members who was captured recently.He is called Jean Deau Dien Iradukunda.Iradukunda was interrogated and he calls all Rwandan and all youth from around the region to desist from joining the senseless war.He further laments that these young men from Rwanda are dying for nothing.

FARDC claims that ,In total, 15 drones of the Rwandan special force have  been shot down in different areas of the clashes since December 22 until this Thursday, December 26.

Several other materials have been recovered such as heavy and light weapons and ammunition.

Who is using Pacifique Masunzu's name on X/Twitter?

 

The third defence zone categorically denounces the fake tweeter account in names of Pacifique Masunzu.

A group of malicious individuals is spreading information on an X(twitter) account which, according to them, belongs to Lieutenant-General Pacifique MASUNZU, commander of the Third Defense Zone.

The Commander of the Third Defense Zone, not recognizing the existence of the said account, denounces the inclinations of these outlaws, which reflect the modus operandi of the enemy to undermine its reputation.

M23 positions bombed on the Ngungu axis by the Sukhoi-25.

According to information from Frontline reaching us now,the Congolese army used its Sukhoi-25 fighter plane this Thursday, December 26, to target the positions of the M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda.

Early this Thursday morning, the Sukhoi-25 pounded the M23 strongholds on the Bitagata axis in Masisi territory, more than 70 km west of Goma.

The use of the Sukhoi-25 comes at a time when the army and Wazalendo are facing the M23 rebels in several axes of North Kivu. The fighter plane is brought into play after several months without appearing on the front lines.

On this Thursday, December 26, Similarly ,clashes are pitting the Wazalendo resistance against the M23-RDF rebels in the town of Peti, located in the Kisimba group, Walikale territory (North Kivu). According to Frontline sources, detonations of heavy and light weapons have been echoing since the early hours of the morning, testifying to the brutality of the fighting that is shaking this region.

For the moment, no precise assessment has been established, as the clashes are still ongoing. Peti is located about ten kilometers from the town of Pinga, a strategic area that seems to be at the heart of the hostilities.

3rd defence zone takes over the overall responsibilities for military operations in North and south kivu

 

According to military intelligence collections we have got now,the former Commander of Land Forces and Operations Coordinator for North and South Kivu, Lieutenant General Fall Sikabwe has transferred operational responsibilities to the 3rd Defense Zone.

According to military intelligence sources,this gives the authority to Gen pacifique Masunzu to take on decisions directly .And it is with this effect,that Masunzu has directed all civilians living in areas under M23 to vacate and leave immediately.It seems Masunzu is going to carry out a mass bombardment of the areas and does not want civilians to die,FARDC has been complaining of M23 using the civilians as shield.

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The clashes between the FARDC supported by the WAZALENDO against TWIRWANEHO coalition have just resumed this Thursday morning, December 26, in MINEMBWE.

 

By 09:30, the clashes are concentrated in the villages of kisoke and Evomi a few kilometers from KABINGO.

Since yesterday, December 25,  TWIRWANEHO coalition under the supervision of the deserter colonel Ru ukundo MAKANIKA that it attacked the positions of the FARDC around the rural commune of MINEMBWE where they are fighting for the conquest of the airport of this rural commune in order to receive reinforcements in men and weapons from the Rwandan army by air.

The clashes are ongoing and the FARDC supported by the WAZALENDO are doing very well.

14 M23's have been captured by Wazalendo on Kibumba axis.

 

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A total 14 M23 RDF elements have just fallen into the ambush of the Wazalendos on the kibumba axis. Thursday, 12/26/2024, They are all alive and have just been handed over to the FARDC. They are driven in a jeep to GOMA where they will have to be presented to the national and international press for certain revelations.