DRC accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity by sending troops to help armed groups.
The East African Court of Justice has started proceedings on a case filed by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) against Rwanda, accusing it of violating its sovereignty and sending troops to support rebel groups in the country’s eastern region.
Eastern DRC has witnessed years of instability as more than 120 armed groups have fought for power, land and valuable mineral resources. The most powerful group is the M23 which the Congolese government – alongside the United…