- The controversy escalated after DR Congo's foreign minister accused Rwanda of announcing a war on allegations of sending its troops to help the M23 rebels
- The Kenyan embassy in Kinshasa was among the foreign stations attacked and burnt down following the fall of Goma to M23
- Some Kenyans have sympathized with the embassy officials and prayed for them as the authorities struggle to control the situation
Strong fighting has erupted in Goma, a major trade and transportation center in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the M23 rebels and the national army shooting at each other.
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The M23 group, led by Tutsi Tutsis, claimed they resumed fighting in 2021 after a previously neglected peace agreement, despite their inclusion in the military in 2012.
Why are there conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
The Goma strategic area near the mineral, corrugated, corrugated mining cities – useful for mobile phones and electric batteries – has added stakes in the ongoing conflict.
The rise comes just hours after DR Congo's foreign minister accused Rwanda of announcing a war on allegations of sending troops to support the M23 group.
Rwanda has not denied supporting the rebels but accuses the Congolese government of supporting militants aiming to overthrow the Kigali leadership, according to the BBC.
President William RutoThe Chairman of the East African Community, has called for a ceasefire and announced an emergency meeting expected to take place on Wednesday, January 29, with presidents of DR Congo and Rwanda expected to attend.
In a state of shock, the Kenyan embassy in Kinshasa was attacked by angry protesters for the collapse of the city of Goma to the M23 rebels.
Part of the embassy was burned, similar to those of UgandaSudan, and Rwanda, raising serious concerns about the safety of the officers at the centers.
The incident has created a lot of emotions from Kenyans, many of whom expressed sympathy for embassy officials and demanded peace.
How did Kenyans respond after the embassy attacked?
Bakari Mangale noted:
“Destroy their infrastructure, destroy their own country. Violence cannot solve their problems.”
Martin M Munyao asked:
“My heart is going to innocent women and children in Goma.”
Joseph Korendet said:
“Kenyans are directing the blame to Ruto they think they are in heaven. Keep singing, the time will come when your choirs will not help you. We ask for peace and conversation about our issues, not violence; we will lose. This situation helps us.” It is not good for humans or even modern animals. ”
Muchatikha Amos said:
“This is not right. I hope our Kenyan staff in the center are right.”
Arap Ngetich noted:
“Dangerous; I hope our embassy officials are safe.”
Ben K Kay claimed:
“Kenya is trying to get rid of the bush from the eye of another country when it cannot give the log itself, and that is the result.”
Alfa Alice asked:
“You are not too late. Peace and it reign in the great name of Jesus.”
Pauline Ogweno said:
“No one should glorify the war. Instead, we should pray that this situation of Luck The bad ends immediately. This will affect us too for a long time. My request goes to all the victims. “
The government responds to attacks against the Kenyan embassy in the DRC
At the same time, the Kenyan government has called on the Congolese government to take immediate action to restore stability and protect their diplomatic embassies.
Foreign Minister Korir Sing'oei called on Kenyans in the DRC to be cautious while confirming that two embassy officers were forced to escape to secure security.
The government assured Kenyans that they had partnered with the Congolese government which vowed to compensate Kenya for the damage caused.
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