M23 gives a 48 hour altimatum to FARDC soldiers in GOMA to lay down their weapons

 

Ultimatum issued to the Congolese armed forces and allies, to lay down their arms in 48 hours, failing which, Goma will be on fire...

The Rwandan rebels of the M23 have surrounded Goma and are starting to do housework, in light of their multiple military successes in the theater of operations at the front in the East of the DRC where they have conquered a large part of North Kivu.

Under the impetus of Rwanda, the architect of this Congolese drama, the M23, reinvigorated by its military assets, has publicly given 48 hours to the Congolese army stationed in Goma to lay down its arms.

The rebels say ,"The city of Goma must never be used as a battlefield, and our organization will not tolerate any armed group engaged in a conflict against the civilian population" 

"The rebels in question, today, to improve their image as killers, are using PR to improve their disastrous image in light of their heinous crimes as well as on the local populations",said one civilian from Goma

DRC embassy in Kigali closed????

 

President Felix Tshisekedi has recalled all DRC embassy staff stationed in Rwanda and ordered the closure of the DRC embassy in Rwanda.

Thérèse Kayikwamba W, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation  requests by correspondence the cessation of all activities of the Rwandan embassy in the DRC.

As indicated in the letter below:

Kinshasa has just given 48 hours for all diplomatic and consular staff of the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Kinshasa to leave the country.

Today in Kigali, DRC diplomatic staff have been leaving Kagame’s country.

All the staff have been ordered to leave Rwanda immediately.Many lament that Tshisekedi should have done this earlier.

Rumours on death of Major General Peter Chirimwami,was he killed by M23?

 

Is that the truth behind his death or a disinformation from the enemy camp to cause more confusion!

1) He receives the order of Kinshasa not to attack and observe the ceasefire.

2) Under the high pressure of the units on the front (mainly some commanders and colonels of units) he decides to go to the front in Sake to tell the truth to the fighters on the ground, comfort them and relaunch morale.

3) Arriving at the front, he rather meets a climate of stampede and anger between the units (mainly the wazalendo and the republican guard who have just lost many of their mmbers in the fighting and the pain is lively), the wazalendo and GR threatens General Peter Chirimwami directly as Being the basis of the death of their companions,blame him for being inactive they say because he refused to send the air reinforcements and fighting tanks.

4) He therefore realizes that he made a big mistake to go to the front at this very specific moment, he thought it was controllable it is also the reason why he presented himself appearing worried and without being heavily armed or military protective equipment.

5) Under this climate and strong pressure and threats, he decides to make a video where he tells the truth and the  video is available,he said: the army is an instrument of the political, I received the order not to attack and I respect the orders, I only obey, unlike many who think that you were massacred on front  without me  intervening, I only follow the orders.

6) Altercations then arise between his guards, the Wazalendo and the GR in his tent. Unprotected or equipped, he will receive yaws and die on the fields with several other soldiers from his guard.

7) The order is given not to take his body back to Goma to maintain the tension but to send it back directly to the airport for Kinshasa, which is done and rumors begin to circulate.

8) The UDPS and many others claim the death of the one they call "traitor" and you already know why!!!

Clashes still going on!

 Clashes between the DRC Armed Forces (FARDC) and the M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, are continuing this Friday, January 24 on two different fronts around the city of Goma (North Kivu), notably on the Kibumba axis, in the Nyiragongo territory, and on the Sake axis, in Masisi.

According to some sources, the Congolese army and its allies are trying to push back the rebels who are in the city of Sake and to counter their advance towards the Kibumba area.

Since 8 a.m. local time, witnesses claim to have heard detonations of heavy and light weapons, notably on the Sake axis, in Masisi territory and on the Kanyamahoro-Kibumba axis, in Nyiragongo territory. 

These detonations, which continue on this axis, are exacerbating panic in the city of Goma.

As for Sake, several sources indicate that the city, including the village of Mubambiro, was occupied by M23 rebels until Friday morning. 

According to these sources, the army and its allies are trying to counter the advance of these rebels towards Goma by passing through the Virunga National Park via the north of the Nzulo locality. 

On the other front, violent clashes are also continuing on the Kibumba axis where, since early Friday, the M23 has been attempting another breakthrough towards Goma. But they are being prevented from doing so by the Congolese army, report sources in the region.

The day before, the front line of the Sake axis was defended by the FARDC and allies including the Wazalendo, the SAMIDRC Regional Force and MONUSCO peacekeepers.

Since Thursday, January 23, MONUSCO has reactivated Operation Springbok, launched several months ago to protect the city of Goma, jointly with the FARDC.

Also on Thursday, detonations of heavy weapons were heard in this northern part of the Nyiragongo territory. A bomb dropped by the rebels fell in a village in the Muja group, causing the death of at least two civilians.

Military Attachés of their Countries in Rwanda told Much about the Collaboration between FDLR and FARDC

Military Attachés of their Countries in Rwanda were told Much about the Collaboration between FDLR and FARDC

Defence Attachés of their Countries in Embassies in Rwanda visited the Mutobo Center, which houses former combatants, and spoke with those who recently defected from the FDLR, who told them how this group works with the FARDC, as well as the Burundian army and the Wazalendo movement.

This was an event that took place on Wednesday, January 23, 2025, where the Defence Attachés visited the Mutobo Center, which houses former combatants before being reintegrated into civilian life.

This group of representatives of the interests of their countries' military in the embassies were welcomed by the Rwandan Defense Forces Spokesperson, Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, who told them that these fighters have chosen to distance themselves from the FDLR, due to the group's toxic nature.

The former fighters also explained in detail to the Defence Attachés the military cooperation between the FDLR, the Congolese army (FARDC), the Burundian army and the Wazalendo rebel group.

Those who decided to distance themselves from the armed groups said that these groups work with the Congolese army in the ongoing fighting, and are provided with equipment by the leaders of this country.

The Director of the Mutobo Center, Rtd Maj Mudayi Cyprien, spoke about the programs planned for these former combatants, which include a three-month period during which they are taught the values ​​and life of the country, as well as receiving vocational training that will enable them to live in the extended family they have joined.

This visit by representatives of the Armed Forces of their countries to their Embassies in Rwanda, was aimed at obtaining information on the issues of armed groups that continue to be discussed in the region where Rwanda is located.

President Tshisekedi hold a high command meeting over M23'S threat to Goma

 

Our intelligence sources have got crude extracts that After aborting his travel to Davos,Supreme Commander Convened Higher Defense Council This Friday, leaks on Important Decisions in this  Meeting still hints on direct War as the Option Is Currently Preferred,the talk in the meeting  further reveals lame nations as "Time For Diplomacy And Luanda Process Has Passed"

What is FARDC planning?FARDC parades weapons for the defence of Goma

 

Accident as a tank collides with an ambulance