A detailed investigative report, recently referenced by Congolese media outlet Actualite.CD, presents substantial evidence of Rwanda’s direct military engagement in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the findings, the Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF) have deployed a significant contingent comprising at least two fully-equipped brigades and two specialized battalions within Congo’s volatile North Kivu and South Kivu provinces.
These forces are reportedly operating in direct support of the M23 rebel movement (March 23 Movement), with documentation placing them actively on front lines rather than in advisory roles. The report specifies that Rwandan personnel are leading combat operations against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) in the strategically significant territories of Nyiragongo and Rutshuru.
Further analysis reveals these are not conventional army units but specialized formations created specifically for cross-border operations within Congolese territory. The composition includes elite special forces elements supplemented by a considerable number of military reservists, indicating a deliberate and structured military campaign. This deployment represents a significant escalation in regional tensions and contradicts official statements from the Rwandan government regarding its military activities in neighboring Congo.